Sometimes, unexpected denial makes a lifelong sour memory for a golfer. Well, that is what has happened with Angel Yin, who failed to get an invite for the 2024 Solheim Cup, despite her 2023 performance. But now, with her performance peaking, she still holds grudges for the decision that left her out. When asked about being part of the 2026 edition, she sounded off with that.

Featuring the Mixed Bag podcast, paneled by Meg Adkins and Matthew Galloway, she shared the motivation and the update for the team. Yin said, “At this point it’s actually funny I talked to Angela. Angela wanted to start talking to everybody and start prepping for the Solheim. If I tell you that it is very high up on my list, I’ll be lying. And I don’t like to lie.” Angel Yin was part of the 2023 Solheim Cup and recorded a great 2-1-0 score with 66.7 % winning. However, due to her struggles with performance caused by an ankle injury, she was left out of the team. That decision to sit out left her in a shocking state of mind.

The golfer shared her feelings in 2024, saying, “It made me feel like sh-t. I was like sitting there, she was telling me about it, and I was like, okay. I just wanted to leave. I get to the point I’m not gonna be on this team.” That feeling is still strong with her as the Solheim Cup, despite its stature, is not at the top of her list. Interestingly, she is more inclined toward other team events.

Further talking about her interest, Yin added, “So I think a good golf results into whatever opportunity you get, just like the International Crown. And obviously, international is more exciting for me. But you know, representing America overseas is always fun.” For Yin, the team events have been the favorite. She has expressed her desire to be part of the event since she began her professional career. She had quoted earlier, “I really want to represent America and go to Korea.” Well, that is what is going to happen in the next edition of the International Crown, which will tee off in Korea. She has even made a remarkable comeback this year after struggling with an ankle injury in 2024. With the rise in form and teaming up with the Solheim Cup player, she is more excited for it.

Angel Yin’s comeback opportunity for the International Crown

For this season’s International Crown, Angel Yin will be representing the American side with Nelly Korda, Lauren Coughlin, and Lilia Vu. But ‌her playing alongside Korda will bring in memories of the 2024 Solheim Cup. After missing the cup, the feelings have left her in an uncomfortable situation, seeing her fellow turning heads with her performance. Korda in 2024 recorded a 3-1 score, and that would still haunt Yin to play alongside the former World No. 1.

However, with her rise in form this year, Yin has proven to be among the top names, despite the 2024 slump. Yin, out of the 16 starts, has made the cut in 14 and recorded 6 top-10s and a victory at the Honda LPGA Thailand. Even coming with a substantial form, she is also looking forward to a significant event, she shared, “The crowd Korea, I think it is going to be rowdy.” Well, she will be teeing off with her fellow, whose relationship sparked questions after the last Solheim Cup. But with better from then Korda, it will be interesting to see how Yin performs.

Her participation in the team event this year will be crucial, as Angela Stanford, the captain of the American side, has already started talking about the essential decision for the 2026 edition. Even though she isn’t excited about it, missing out again will make it worse for her. But the question is, can she continue the comeback performance to the Solheim Cup 2026? What are your thoughts on it? Share with us in the comments below.